when the voters learn Jeb Bush's basic positions, he will lose support

[Galileo Galilei]

New polling data shows that when the voters learn Jeb Bush's basic positions, he will lose support and/or become unelectable:

BASED ON A TOTAL OF 453 REPUBLICANS -- SAMPLING ERROR: +/- 4.5%

Jeb Bush has supported plans that would allow some illegal immigrants to remain in the U.S. rather than being deported
32% more likely to support Bush
35% less likely to support Bush

Jeb Bush supports the Common Core curriculum
20% more likely to support Bush
38% less likely to support

Jeb Bush has described illegal immigration as an "act of love" showing that illegal immigrants are concerned about their families
20% more likely to support
42% less likely to support

Jeb Bush has never signed a pledge that many other Republicans have signed to oppose all new taxes
19% more likely to support
38% less likely to support

State government spending in Florida increased while Jeb Bush was Governor of that state
11% more likely to support
40% less likely to support

DETAILS HERE:

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2014/images/12/24/poll2.pdf

 

[Working Poor]

If the fact that his last name is Bush is not enough to discourage voters his policies won't matter either.

 

[Suzanimal]

But is he "electable"?

 

[randomname]

since when do positions matter? people will just vote for whomever the idiot box tells them to vote for

 

[Galileo Galilei]

since when do positions matter? people will just vote for whomever the idiot box tells them to vote for

Positions matter.

 

[Galileo Galilei]

But is he "electable"?

I don't think Bush will actually run.

 

[LawnWake]

"He may not be the best conservative, but he can beat Hillary!"

 

[Galileo Galilei]

If the fact that his last name is Bush is not enough to discourage voters his policies won't matter either.

Not sure how to take this comment, but voters are not exactly flocking to Bush. Bush is well below the level Ghouliani started at in early 2007.

 

[cajuncocoa]

Positions matter.

You give Boobus too much credit.

 

[angelatc]

People will shift their positions quicker than you can say "WTF!" Saw it with GWB and foreign policy.

Bush walks into the race with Texas and Florida pretty much cinched. Stopping him is literally going to take a miracle.

 

[angelatc]

Not sure how to take this comment, but voters are not exactly flocking to Bush. Bush is well below the level Ghouliani started at in early 2007.

Based on what? A CNN poll put him in first place, I think

 

[Galileo Galilei]

"He may not be the best conservative, but he can beat Hillary!"

Sorry, I don't think that spiel will work this time around. See data here: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/2016_presidential_race.html

 

[William Tell]

People will shift their positions quicker than you can say "WTF!" Saw it with GWB and foreign policy.

Bush walks into the race with Texas and Florida pretty much cinched. Stopping him is literally going to take a miracle.

Actually, Ted Cruz owns Texas if he wants it. Don't know if he will run though.

 

[Galileo Galilei]

Cruz owns Texas if he wants it. Don't know if he will run though.

Best case scenario: Cruz runs, drops out, endorse Rand.

 

[William Tell]

Best case scenario: Cruz runs, drops out, endorse Rand.

I think Rand winning Texas is possible, but it depends on a lot of factors. Cruz certainly should back Rand, I can't say I am counting on it though.

 

[RonZeplin]

is he "electable"?

If my vote is the deciding factor, he's going to LOSE!

 

[RandallFan]

He has the biggest name in GOP national politics. No better surname to have in a poll.

I think Cruz should run to keep Texas from Bush. Also I think Steve King in Iowa might endorse RINOs Huckabee or Christie whoever has a better chance of keeping Bush out of 1st.

Ron Paul endorsing pro-amnesty Jerry Patterson might hurt Rand. Going to a press conference with GP Bush and Cornyn also hurt Rand.

 

[Vanguard101]

The illegal immigration thing won't really hurt him

 

[69360]

New polling data shows that when the voters learn Jeb Bush's basic positions, he will lose support and/or become unelectable

They really don't care.

Bush is a formidable opponent with a connected network of donors and a lock to win FL and probably TX. I think he'd also have a damn good chance at sweeping IA, NH, SC.

If Rand is smart and I think he is, he would make a half hearted effort at the early states, then drop out to let Jeb lose to Hillary and emerge well positioned for next time.

 

[Galileo Galilei]

They really don't care.

Bush is a formidable opponent with a connected network of donors and a lock to win FL and probably TX. I think he'd also have a damn good chance at sweeping IA, NH, SC.

If Rand is smart and I think he is, he would make a half hearted effort at the early states, then drop out to let Jeb lose to Hillary and emerge well positioned for next time.

GOP voters care about key issues. Example A is Rudy Ghouliani who had a 20% lead in the polls all through 2007 until voters found out his issue positions.